Deputy Director

Job Description and Duties

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Please note, salary level of position is negotiable above the max of posted range.

The State Water Resources Control Board is recruiting for a Career Executive Assignment, Level B to lead the Division of Drinking Water. The Executive Director is seeking an individual with a strong environmental ethic and vision and who is willing to commit to the leadership and demands of a Division with a mix of highly complex and often high-profile programs.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director (DD) is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and management of the Division of Drinking Water which is comprised of the Northern, Central, and Southern California Drinking Water Field Operations Branches, and the Program Management Branch and Resiliency and Data Branch.

The Division of Drinking Water is responsible for enforcing the federal and state Safe Drinking Water Acts and accredits environmental laboratories. The Division of Drinking Water regulates public water systems; develops regulations pertaining to both drinking water and water recycling; oversees water recycling projects; oversees drinking water treatment and approval of new treatment technologies; supports and promotes water system security; oversees the Local Primacy Agencies responsible for small water system programs; and provides managerial and technical support for small water systems.

The DD serves as a member of the Executive Management Team, advising and consulting with the Executive Director in the development and implementation of policies relating to Board-wide activities and programs. The DD serves as the Board’s primary spokesperson in a variety of local, state and national forums dealing with issues related to drinking water. Formulates statewide policy to develop, implement and improve the Division of Drinking Water and promotes protection of drinking water quality. Advises the Executive Director, Board Members, and the Agency Secretary on policy matters pertaining to drinking water.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with after July 1, 2026.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. E mployees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Extensive management and administrative experience, including proven ability to direct a sizeable, geographically dispersed team composed of members from diverse disciplines and skills in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program. Including the ability to: plan, organize, resource, and direct program operations; provide technical and procedural direction to build effective teams; and establish programmatic responsibilities and procedures.
2. Demonstrated experience working on policy issues involving the Regional Board, State Board, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, stakeholders, local government entities, and non-governmental and environmental organizations.
3. Demonstrated experience in public health expertise.
4. Knowledge of Regional and State Water Board programs, policies, and procedures, and understanding of the State and Federal laws and regulations governing drinking water and the protection of water quality.
5. Knowledge of State procedures relating to budget, personnel, program management, productivity, quality improvement and training.
6. Demonstrated ability to: simultaneously oversee multiple complex projects; ensure delivery of complete and sound work products while meeting deadlines; and streamline and simplify complex administrative and technical procedures and processes.
7. Experience which demonstrates the ability to communicate with, and gain the confidence of policy-level State and Federal officials, local governments, special interest groups, and the general public.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is mandatory and must be submitted along with the State application and resume and serve as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than four (4) pages in length, using 12-point Arial font, and normal margins.

The SOQ must list each "Desirable Qualification" and describe your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed in the same order as listed.

Applications received without the Statement of Qualifications addressed as stated will not be considered.

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications . Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.